New York – The cold bites hard this morning as exhaust hangs in the air and boots crunch on frozen sidewalks across the Southern Tier. Temperatures sit near 11 degrees, and even light movement outdoors feels sharp. Winter is firmly in control as snow chances return today and colder air builds toward the MLK Day holiday.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, skies turn mostly cloudy with a chance for snow showers developing later today and continuing into early Saturday. Daytime highs only reach the upper 20s to near 30, keeping pavement cold enough for slick spots, especially where snow briefly sticks. Winds stay light, but wind chills dip below zero early.
Snow showers become more likely Saturday morning and midday. Accumulations stay light, generally under a half inch, but timing matters. Snow falling during daylight hours may melt slightly, then refreeze after sunset. That raises black ice concerns on Route 17, Interstate 81, and untreated neighborhood roads.
Sunday brings a pause. Sunshine returns, but cold lingers with highs near 29. It may look calmer, yet the ground remains frozen. By MLK Day on Monday, another round of snow showers is possible during the afternoon. Highs hover near 27, with nighttime temperatures dropping into the single digits by Monday night.
Travelers should plan extra time through the weekend. Slow down on shaded roads, bridges, and ramps. Keep gloves and hats handy, and check on pets and neighbors as the cold deepens.
More snow chances appear midweek as colder air stays locked in across the Northeast. How cold did it feel in your neighborhood this morning?
Five-Day Outlook for Binghamton, NY
- Today: Partly sunny early, chance of snow showers, high near 30
- Saturday: Snow showers likely, mostly cloudy, high near 36
- Sunday: Partly sunny and cold, high near 29
- MLK Day Monday: Chance of snow showers, high near 27
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, colder, high near 15
